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Accommodating Disabilities on Study Away Programs

Duke Law is committed to inclusion in its study away programs. We work closely with Duke’s Student Disability Access Office (SDAO) to help students with disabilities request and receive approved accommodations on study away programs to the extent that they can be arranged, given local/foreign laws, infrastructure, and other considerations. Please understand, however, that we cannot guarantee that every approved accommodation can be implemented in every program location. Because it may take a substantial amount of time and planning to arrange accommodations abroad, if you should need assistance in identifying programs and/or program locations that may fit your individual needs, you should reach out to the Office of Student Affairs as early as possible when considering participation in a study away program. This will give us time to explore all of your options, determine the feasibility of offering particular accommodations in particular program locations, and actually arrange accommodations if needed and available. If it should become apparent at any point in this process that your preferred program/program location cannot reasonably accommodate your specific needs, we will closely work with you to explore other program options that may fit both your interests and medical needs.

Already registered with Duke SDAO

Duke students who are planning to study away via a Duke-administered program, Duke-approved program, or petition program, and who are already registered to receive accommodations at Duke through the SDAO should contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Not yet registered with Duke SDAO

Duke students who are planning to study away via a Duke-administered, Duke-approved, or petition program, and who are not already registered to receive accommodations at Duke through the SDAO will first need to request accommodations through the Duke SDAO. Once you have received notification that your requested accommodations have been reviewed and approved by the SDAO, you should then contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Information for Non-Duke Students Studying on Duke-Administered Programs

Non-Duke students may request accommodations on a Duke-administered program by first requesting accommodations from the Duke SDAO. Once you have received notification that your requested accommodations have been reviewed and approved by the SDAO, you should contact the Office of Student Affairs. We will then work with you, the SDAO, and your program director to offer accommodations to the extent that it is possible to do so.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout this process, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs.